Are you a proactive, organized, and goal-oriented Scrum Master looking to make an impact at a dynamic, small business? RocketSource seeks a skilled Scrum Master to join our team and drive success in our development, UX/UI, Data-as-a-Service (DaaS), and strategic consulting initiatives.
As our Scrum Master, you will:
- Lead Agile Processes: Facilitate Agile ceremonies, manage sprints, and ensure seamless team collaboration for development and UX/UI teams.
- Develop Digital Experiences: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver best-in-class digital experiences that enhance client engagement and satisfaction.
- Drive Workflow for DaaS: Oversee the flow of work on our data services side, ensuring the smooth delivery of data-driven insights and analytics for our clients.
- Ensure Accountability & Efficiency: Set clear goals, hold teammates accountable, and promote a productive work environment to meet project milestones effectively.
- Forecast & Communicate Effectively: Leverage your forecasting skills to anticipate project needs, communicate progress, and maintain thorough documentation throughout the development process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for development and UX/UI teams to ensure clear communication and alignment.
- Manage Backlog and Prioritize Tasks: Work closely with product owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring tasks align with business goals and timelines.
- Monitor Sprint Progress and Resolve Blockers: Track sprint progress, identify and address any roadblocks, and support team members in overcoming obstacles to maintain workflow momentum.
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between development, UX/UI, and data teams, fostering collaboration to create unified digital experiences.
- Optimize the DaaS Workflow: Develop a streamlined workflow for the Data-as-a-Service side of the business, tracking data requests, managing deliverables, and ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
- Forecast and Plan: Use forecasting skills to anticipate project needs, assess risks, and work with teams to develop strategies for meeting deadlines and addressing bottlenecks.
- Maintain Detailed Documentation: Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained for Agile processes, project timelines, sprint deliverables, and retrospective insights.
- Coach and Support Teams in Agile Principles: Provide guidance and training on Agile best practices, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization.
- Conduct Stakeholder Updates: Regularly communicate with stakeholders, providing progress updates, discussing project challenges, and aligning on priorities and goals.
- Analyze and Report on Agile Metrics: Gather and analyze sprint metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts) to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance productivity.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Proven experience in managing development, UX/UI, and data workflows.
- Proactive in holding team members accountable for achieving goals.
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and best practices.
- Ability to analyze project metrics and use them to drive process improvements.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
- Skilled in conflict resolution and removing obstacles to ensure project flow.
- Proficient in Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Monday.com).
- Ability to mentor and guide team members in Agile principles and practices.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with backlog prioritization and sprint planning.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer-focused approach.
- Knowledge of data analytics and experience with data-as-a-service workflows.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: Work on groundbreaking digital transformation projects that drive real business impact.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive and dynamic team that values your input and expertise.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
- Flexible Work: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a global team.
About RocketSource
RocketSource is a progressive digital services and advisory company with full lifecycle operations in strategy, innovation, design, data, engineering, and marketing. Grounded in end-to-end Customer Experience (CX), we solve complex challenges for some of the most disruptive and market-leading brands in the world.
Benefits
- Paid time off for sick days and vacation
- Paid health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Professional development
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: $90,000 – $110,000